William Bligh: The ship was masted according to the proportion of the navy; but on my application the masts were shortened, as I thought them too much for her, considering the nature of the voyage.

The ship was masted according to the proportion of the navy; but on my application the masts were shortened, as I thought them too much for her, considering the nature of the voyage.

-- William Bligh


		Name: William Bligh Type: Soldier Nationality: British Birth: September 9, 1754 Death: December 7, 1817

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